Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit 2 beta pseudogene 7 (EIF2S2P7)

Eukaryotic translation initiation factor 2 subunit 2 beta pseudogene 7 (EIF2S2P7) is a **pseudogene** in the human genome, annotated in sources including Ensembl and GeneCards[5][7][9][11]. It is related by sequence to EIF2S2, which encodes the functional beta subunit of translation initiation factor 2, a key component in the early steps of protein synthesis. However, as a pseudogene, EIF2S2P7 does not produce a functional protein and is not believed to play a role as a receptor, enzyme, or therapeutic target. No alternate names, molecular function, or involvement in disease or drug response has been reported for this pseudogene. The functional gene EIF2S2 is involved in translation initiation and does have associations with disease and biological functioning, but EIF2S2P7 itself does not. Therefore, this entry is best considered **not a true therapeutic target**, and inclusion in a drug-target list would be incorrect[11].

Other names

EIF2S2P7

None (not a drug target)